Leadership

How Often Do You Feel Lonely?

Jesus’s life was more beautiful, more intentional, and much less lonely than our lives feel.

3 Warning Signs Your Church Might Be in Decline

Every church that has declined has had a mission, but they failed to follow it.

Leaders as Shepherds, Servants and Stewards

The reality of the unreached makes the need for leader development exceedingly acute and exposes the dire consequences of not having well-formed leaders.

Rise and Lead

Do not settle for longing for the past or even managing what is now. Instead, rise and lead.

The Recency Effect

The way out of this unhelpful state for me is to step back and form a larger perspective of God's work in my life and the church. Unfortunately, what takes place in the short term is not always a clear picture of God's activity.

How Fast Should You Make Changes in Your Church?

There is a tendency to try to rush change within the church. The revitalizer sees the need and is called to help lead the church through change but may not fully understand the history behind a piece of furniture or why things are done in a particular way.

3 Ways Worship Can Help You Through a Transition Season

God has seen you through many challenges and cared for you like no one else. He has protected you and fulfilled his promises through your ministry. God is faithful and just.

4 Ways to Successfully Lead Through Adversity

Disagreements in years past would have been kept inside the church, but with the advent of social media, negative feelings spread like wildfire to a broader audience. While leaders cannot control what others say, they can control how they react.

Develop Community Rather Than Just Collect Information

Before a guest enters the church, the church should think of ways to connect with them beyond a one-time visit to a service.

4 Reasons to Become a Church Revitalizer

A church revitalizer enters the church community understanding that they are called not to deconstruct the local church but to reconstruct the hopes and dreams of those members still sitting in the pew.

Creating a Positive Guest Experience

Ensure the message the church shares on its website, social media pages, and in-person equals the experience guests will encounter when they arrive.